Blackberry introduces new Blackberry passport

Blackberry has launched a distinctive handset featuring a square screen and a keyboard that offers both physical keys and touch-enabled gesture controls. Source:BBC It said work-focused users in particular should benefit from the Blackberry Passport's innovations. Sales of the company's handsets - which are powered by its own operating system - have been in decline. Analysts said the new device should appeal to existing Blackberry owners but might struggle to win over others. The Canadian company's chief operating officer said the handset's release was part of a broader turnaround strategy led by John Chen, who became chief executive in November. "You're going to see us be very...

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UNN DE VENUE

In our last post we updated about the time for UNN direct entry. Today we will be updating on the venue for the examination. VENUE FOR UNN DIRECT ENTRY EXAM: *.Agriculture: All Departments – GS Building., Theatre B (up an down) *.Arts: All Departments – Fac. of Social Sci. Lecture Theatre *.Biological Sciences: All Departments – GS Building, Theatre B (up and down) *.Business Administration: All Departments – Fac of Soc. Sci. Lecture Theatre *.Dentistry – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre *.Education: All Departments – Fac. of Biological Sci. Lecture Theatre *.Engineering: All Departments – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre *.Environmental Studies: All Depar,tments – Fac. of Arts Lecture...

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VENUE FOR UNN DIRECT ENTRY

In our last post we updated about the time for UNN direct entry. Today we will be updating on the venue for the examination. VENUE FOR UNN DIRECT ENTRY EXAM:*.Agriculture: All Departments – GS Building., Theatre B (up an down)*.Arts: All Departments – Fac. of Social Sci. Lecture Theatre*.Biological Sciences: All Departments – GS Building, Theatre B (up and down)*.Business Administration: All Departments – Fac of Soc. Sci. Lecture Theatre*.Dentistry – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre*.Education: All Departments – Fac. of Biological Sci. Lecture Theatre*.Engineering: All Departments – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre*.Environmental Studies: All Depar,tments – Fac. of Arts Lecture Theatre*.Health...

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GOOD NEWS: OZONE LAYER GROWING BACK

The United Nations finally has some good news about the climate. Well, sort of. According to a report released by U.N. scientists on Wednesday, the ozone layer, which has been thinning since the late 1970's, is showing signs of recovery. . Recovery in the ozone layer since 1979 / NASA Scientists say that the implementation of the U.N.'s 1987 Montreal Protocol has contributed to a statistically significant increase in the stratospheric ozone layer,  the thin layer of gas that protects the earth from U.V. rays linked with skin cancer. Thanks to the reduction of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) found in refrigerants and aerosol cans the ozone is predicted to return to 1980 levels by mid-century. This...

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REMINDER NYSC BATCH C ONLInE REG

NYSC 2014 BATCH ‘C’ ONLINE REGISTRATION OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN-TRAINED NIGERIAN PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS AND PRINTING OF CALL-UP LETTERS The Management of NYSC wishes to inform the general public and Nigerian graduates (both foreign and locally trained) in particular, that with effect from 2014 Batch ‘C’ mobilisation exercise, mobilisation processes will be online. All Prospective Corps Members are required to register online at the NYSC portal, www.nysc.org.ng or portal.nysc.gov.ng or go to www.nysc.gov.ng to link the portal. Please note that information on accredited registration centres nationwide is available on the home page www.nysc.org.ng. All graduates from Nigerian Universities,...

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of 2015 application forms from 15th September and it is expected to usher in the implementation of full-blown Computer Based Test (CBT) in the 2015 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). A press release signed by the registrar of JAMB, Professor Dibu Ojerinde said candidates are expected to start purchasing their forms from Monday, September 15 to Thursday, January 15, 2015. Professor Ojerinde, who assured candidates that the board has fine-tuned arrangements with computer based test (CBT) centres to register prospective UTME candidates, prayed for a registration error and stress free...

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UNN DIRECT ENTRY FORM IS OUT

UNN 2014/2015 DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING FORMS NOW AVAILABLE Candidates that applied for Direct Entry Admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) who have registered with Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and have a Degree or at least a Merit/Lower credit level pass in Diploma or NCE, or RN/RM Certificate are hereby invited for screening and interview. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Direct Entry 2014 Screening Schedule The screening will be conducted at the Nsukka campus of the University on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 8.30am. Online Application Procedures  1. Eligible candidates should pay a processing fee of Two thousand Naira (N2,000) and obtain a scratch card...

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